Head of EHS, Round Lake
Core
Site leader for environmental, health, safety, occupational health, emergency management, and regulatory compliance programs at a 24/7 manufacturing facility.
Role type
Senior IC Head of EHS / Associate Director
Builds
Site HSE strategy, management systems (ISO 14001/45001), emergency procedures, and regulatory compliance readiness.
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Environmental Health & Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
EHS regulatory knowledge, risk management, incident investigation, management systems, emergency response, continuous improvement, stakeholder influence, team coaching
Preferred skills
Master's degree in safety/environmental engineering, professional certification (CHMM/CSP/CIH), experience in high-profile leadership roles
Technologies
ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Responsibilities
Lead HSE strategy and governance, drive visible safety culture via GEMBA presence, manage regulatory agency interfaces, oversee occupational health programs, direct environmental compliance and permitting, manage contractor and project safety, lead emergency readiness, develop HSE talent, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities